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Chinese Calendar 2019: Year of the Pig

Festivals celebrated in China have a unique vigour, style and rituals. They are
nothing like what we have in other parts of the world. These days are particularly
auspicious as per Chinese Astrology. People show affections towards their dear ones
by offering gifts and pray for their success and prosperity. The year 2019 being
the year of the Pig is amazing in itself as Pig denotes wealth. In this article,
different Chinese festivals and their dates as per Gregorian calendar are given
for your knowledge.

Chinese Calendar 2019: List of Chinese Holidays

Holiday

Date

Day

New Year's Day

January 01, 2019

Tuesday

New Year's weekend

January 02, 2019

Wednesday

Laba Festival (Rice Porridge Festival)

January 13, 2019

Sunday

Spring Festival Eve

February 04, 2019

Monday

Chinese New Year

February 05, 2019

Tuesday

Spring Festival holiday

February 06 - 10, 2019

Wednesday

Lantern Festival

February 19, 2019

Tuesday

International Women's Day

March 08, 2019

Friday

Zhonghe Festival (Blue Dragon Festival)

March 08, 2019

Friday

Arbor or Tree Planting Day

March 12, 2019

Tuesday

March Equinox

March 20, 2019

Wednesday

Cold Food Day (Hanshi Festival)

April 05, 2019

Friday

Qing Ming Jie

April 05, 2019

Friday

Shangsi Festival (Double Third Festival)

April 07, 2019

Sunday

Water Splashing Festival

April 13 - 15, 2019

Saturday - Monday

Labour Day

May 01, 2019

Wednesday

Youth Day

May 04, 2019

Saturday

International Nurses Day

May 12, 2019

Sunday

Buddha Birthday

May 12, 2019

Sunday

Children's Day

June 01, 2019

Saturday

Dragon Boat Festival

June 07, 2019

Friday

June Solstice

June 21, 2019

Friday

CPC Founding Day

July 01, 2019

Monday

Maritime Day

July 11, 2019

Thursday

Army Day

August 01, 2019

Thursday

Double Seven Festival/Chinese Valentine's Day

August 07, 2019

Wednesday

Chinese Ghost Day/Spirit Day (Zhongyuan Jie)

August 15, 2019

Thursday

Teachers' Day

September 10, 2019

Tuesday

Mid-Autumn Festival

September 13, 2019

Friday

September Equinox

September 23, 2019

Monday

National Day

October 01, 2019

Tuesday

National Day Golden Week holiday

October 02 - 07, 2019

Wednesday- Monday

Double Ninth Festival

October 07, 2019

Monday

Journalists' Day

November 08, 2019

Friday

National Constitution Day

December 04, 2019

Wednesday

December Solstice

December 22, 2019

Sunday

Christmas Day

December 25, 2019

Wednesday

It is believed in Chinese culture that celebrating festivals will bring happiness
and growth. People encourage each other to celebrate them with unfathomed zeal.
MyKundali has dedicated a lot of time to identify these festivals and their significance.
Unlike Vedic or Hindu Festival System, they have their own set of do’s and don’ts.
People across the globe attend these festivals owing to their diversity and fun
element. They are interesting, amusing and magnificent; thus attracting a lot of
tourists as well.

In the Year of the
Pig, Chinese animal zodiac sign of Pig will be ruling the year starting
from February 05, 2019. Till January 04, 2020 Pig will be the controlling factor
for all the animal signs. The year is promising wealth and prosperity. People who
are into agriculture or farming, environment-related industry, real estate, religious
preaching or spiritual activities will find better opportunities and possibilities
of growth and expansion this year.

Chinese Calendar - History

Gregorian calendar is universally accepted but a country like China holding a history
so strong does have its own system of calendar. Based on lunar system, this calendar
is crucial to the beginning of a new year, or celebration of a festival. Though
the former is also used for official purposes. Chinese people believe in tradition
and rituals. They follow the same method of celebration as mentioned in traditional
scriptures. They would opt for their own calendar over any other. The festivals
like Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and Tomb-sweeping
Day, among others constitute the Chinese Calendar. They prefer to celebrate birthdays,
perform marriage rituals, or find a time for a important trip using their own system
of calculation and Chinese calendar.

2019: Year of the Pig

Pig is the 12th animal in Chinese astrology. Those born in the year of Pig are considered
to be lucky. Pig symbolizes wealth and those under this zodiac sign are fearless,
wealthy, pleasant in personality, gullible and well-educated. Sometimes they are
stubborn as well as materialistic. Pigs are lazy but warm-hearted, straightforward
and patient. They easily make friends.

They make a career easily, being hardworking and dedicated towards their responsibilities.
Though frustration surrounds them when they compare others with themselves. This
could even lead to loss of confidence. Luck generally favors the Pig. The kind hearted
Pig also has certain flaws like being short-sighted, lack of accountability and
poor management skills. However, the skills or strengths they posses are many:

Truthful, kind, honest, caring.

Admirable, Emphatic, Munificent.

Forgiving, nurturer, chaste, contented.

Romantic, Affectionate, Dynamic

Weaknesses for Pig, to name some include:

They easily trust people and willingly rely on them.

When they feel the situation is uncontrollable, they have a tendency to escape.

Emotionally they are weak, however patient and tolerant they may be.

They do not trust their own capabilities but what other make them see is often the
truth for them.

Women of this zodiac sign are suspicious in nature while men are unable to make
a proper coordination and communication.

In the year of the Pig, there could be some clashes owing to inauspicious stars.
Constraints and complications may also accompany them. Pigs will be fortunate though
they may feel anxious over the setbacks. Sadness is not the way of life for a Pig
but injury or conflicts may force you into melancholy. Control your temperament,
as you still have the potential to come out undefeated. Avoid speculating with money
and do not trust a stranger. Trust your partner and maintain love in your personal
life. Health needs your attention. Absent-mindedness and lack of sleep can invite
accidents. Take proper nutrition and go for routine check-ups.

Important Holidays in Chinese Calendar 2019

The celebration of Spring festival that continue for a whole week mark the beginning
of the new year in China. It is the day when new moon falls between the winter solstice
and spring equinox. During this time, Chinese people worship their deities as well
as ancestors. Chinese New Year and Chinese National Day fall almost together during
these days. One amazing fact about Chinese holidays and festivals is that if a festival
is falling on a weekend, it is swapped with weekdays to make a longer holiday period.